Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
The Friendship of Helen Vendler and Seamus Heaney
Seamus Heaney writes to Helen Vendler.
Harvard Short Headlines from the Past
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Harvard Campus New Building Projects
Post-pandemic campus building resumes on a massive scale.
Harvard Disciplinary Dysfunction
Learning from the spring protest and punishments
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Clean Tech Innovation Against U.S.-China Relations
How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?
A Ray of Light amid Middle East Devastation
Harvard’s Lisa Randall on Israeli and Palestinian scientists working together
Harvard Professor on Social Psychology for Understanding War
Two scholars’ extracurricular efforts in the Middle East
by Primus VI
How Political Tension on Campus Creates Risk Aversion
How overheated political attention warps campus life
by Aden Barton
Six Decades of Computer Science at Harvard
Reflections on six decades of relations with computers